9 Days Beijing,Xian and Shanxi Classic Tour

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This 9 days tour of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanxi offers you the opportunity to tour the most important landmarks in China. Visit the real life and culture starting from UNESCO world heritage sites and other famous national relics including the Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall and other highlights in Beijing, Xi'an and Shanxi covering must-see sights.

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9

Day 1 Arrival in Beijing

Airport-hotel Transfer

Welcome to China, the ancient and mysterious land! Upon arrival, you will be met by our tour guide and driver and be escorted to the hotel for check-in. Take the rest of the day off and recover from the jet lag before commencing on your tour.

Day 2 Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven

The tour starts by rambling on the world's largest city square-Tiananmen Square after hotel pick up by the guide and driver. After walking across the Golden Water Bridge, come across the splendid Forbidden City where you will be impressed by the gorgeous imperial palaces and a vast storage of historical relics. After lunch and a visit to a silk factory, visit the Temple of Heaven and marvel at the spectacular landscape which is a very famous palace of praying for a good harvest before being sent back to the hotel.

PS:

It is compulsory for you to have your passport to enter the Forbidden City.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square

Temple of Heaven

Lunch

Day 3 Beijing

Badaling Great Wall, Ming Tombs(Dingling), Olympic Park

On this day the driver and tour guide will pick you up from the hotel in the morning and take you to the renowned Badaling Great Wall at first. Standing on the highest point, the wall looks more like a huge dragon winding its way over the rolling mountains and blending gorgeous landscape. Choose to either hike or take the cable car up to savor the amazing views.

After lunch, visit a jade factory, have a look at the Dingling which is the only tomb with the underground palace excavated. Afterwards, you will be served with tea in a tea house in the downtown area before making a stop at the famous Olympic Park for an exterior tour to take photos, then you'll be dropped off at the hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Badaling Great Wall

Beijing Olympic Park

Ming Tombs(Dingling)

Lunch

Day 4 Beijing-Datong by Flight

Summer Palace, Hutong

Today, you'll visit the famous royal garden-Summer Palace, you can climb the Long Longevity to have a bird-view of the whole scenery, and take a leisurely stroll along the bank of the Kunming Lake and enjoy exquisite paintings on the long corridor. Later, take a rickshaw to tour the Hutong area and enjoy delicious lunch at a local family. Then catch the afternoon flight to Datong. Upon arrival, the local tour guide and driver will warmly greet you and send you back to the hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Hutong

Summer Palace

Lunch

Day 5 Datong-Taiyuan by Private Vehicle

Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery

After freshening up, you'll start your tour to the famous Yungang Grottoes, one of the three most famous grottoes in the world. Take ample time to browse over 5100 Buddhist figures at 45 major towering Buddha cliff carving, smaller caverns and niches full of figurines and murals which can date back to the 5th century.

Then continue to visit the Hanging Monastery. The hanging temple, precariously built against a cliff and facing, looks stunning with the long tilts. It is famous for three major religions including Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. In the late afternoon, drive to Taiyuan and check in the local hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Hanging Temple

Yungang Grottoes

Lunch

Day 6 Taiyuan-Pringyao County by Private Vehicle

Courtyard of Family Qiao, Pingyao Ancient City

On this day the tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel, we begin the tour from Courtyard of Family Qiao, one of the finest remaining typical folk house complex with a maze of doorways and courtyards that leads to an infinite number of rooms (more than 300). Then go to Pingyao Ancient City where you can overlook the whole city from the top of the wall. Sightsee Rishengchang Former Bank, a stereotype of the ancient bank in China. You have the opportunity of walking around Ming Qing Street to experience trade as if you were in ancient times. Admire the Pingyao City God Temple with wonderful wood carvings, paintings and sculptures. Stay overnight in Pingyao county.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Pingyao Ancient City

Qiao Family Compound

Lunch

Day 7 Pingyao County-Xian by Bullet Train

Muslim Street, City Wall, Dumpling Dinner, Tang Dynasty Show

You'll be dropped off at the railway station then head to Xi'an. Upon arrival, the local driver and tour guide will pick you up. Then you'll visit lively Muslim Street, famous for its variety of snacks and trendy products and appreciate the Muslim culture. You can taste different snacks at your cost. Later, visit the unique and intact City Wall, which is the biggest and most complete military defensive system in the world. Take a short stroll or even a bike ride on the wall. The former U.S first lady Michelle Obama jumped rope and danced here, and the founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg also enjoyed his morning jog on his visit to China. At night, enjoy delicious dumpling dinner then get entertained by the famous Tang Dynasty Show. At last, be sent back to the hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Muslim Street

Xian City Wall

Famous Show

The Tang Dynasty Show

Dinner

Day 8 Xian

Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda

On this day you'll start visiting the Terracotta Warriors after hotel pickup to take a glimpse of this star archeological attraction listed as the eighth world wonder. Get to see and distinguish between four main categories of figures in this museum including chariot warriors, infantrymen, cavalrymen, and horses in full figure with vivid expressions in super craftsmanship. After revitalizing with local lunch, go to symbolic architecture Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which has witnessed changes and development in Xi'an over the past 1,300 years. At last, send you back to the hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Terracotta Warriors

Lunch

Day 9 Departure from Xian

Airport Transfer

Your private driver will pick you up at the appointed time then send you to the airport.

Hotel Location

5 Star Hotel

4 Star Hotel

3 Star Hotel

Beijing

Beijing International Hotel Detail

Jade Garden Hotel Detail

Ibis Hotel (Beijing Sanyuan Bridge) Detail

Xian

Grand Mercure Xian Renmin Square Detail

Purple Mountain Hotel Detail

Ibis Hotel(Xi'an South Gate) Detail

Datong

Tiangui International Hotel Detail

Continental Hotel Detail

Home Inn Selected (Datong Yingbin Street Yuhe West Road) Detail

Taiyuan

Tianyigong Celebrity Club Hotel Detail

Tianrui Business Hotel Detail

Shan Xi Hua Yuan Hotel Detail

Pingyao Ancient City (Jinzhong, Shanxi)

The Kylin Hotel Pingyao Shanxi Detail

Lizeyuan International Hotel Detail

Dejuyuan Guesthouse Detail

Dexule Suite

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Hotel Description

Hotel Position : Plaza del Angel, 12, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Opened:2000

Number of rooms:108

Postcode:100007

Redecorated:2017

The Ping'anfu Hotel (Ping'anfu Binguan) is a luxury hotel located in the hustle and bustle of the city center. It is only 4 kilometers from the railway station and 28 kilometers from the airport. This hotel provide comfortable rooms, ranging from standard doubles to deluxe suites. Facilities in rooms include international direct dial telephones, satellite televisions, central air conditioning and mini bars. Room service is available on request. Guests of the hotel will also have the chance to relax in the sauna and massage center. The hotel has numerous restaurants, mostly serving Chinese cuisine.

Services & Amenities

Hotel Policies

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 14:00

Check-out before 12:00

Hotel Notes

Smoking is now strictly prohibited within all public and enclosed spaces in Beijing. This hotel will NOT offer smoking rooms.

Hotel Description

Opened:2000

Number of rooms:108

Postcode:100007

Redecorated:2017

Price Includes

Entrance fees described in the itinerary

Air-conditioned coach

Meals listed in the itinerary

English speaking guide

A bottle of water per day per person

Flight tickets from Beijing to Datong

Bullet train ticket from Pingyao Ancient City to Xian

Airport transfer described in the itinerary

Hotels (if selected)

Excludes

Cable car at Great Wall

Tips to the guide and driver

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It must be clearly understood that enjoying these extras is your own decision. They are not included in the itinerary or tour price, so you will need to pay separately. The ticket price depends on seating. Ask your guide to book tickets if you want to see any of the following.

Beijing

Peking Opera Show

$44 For 1 people

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Chinese Kungfu Show

$45 For 1 people

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Chinese Kungfu Show

The Legend of Kungfu is a Live performance presented by China Heaven Creation International Performing Arts Co., Ltd. (CHC) -- China's leading performance art production company, every night at Red Theatre. A group of the best Kung Fu practitioners of China are collected and the best directors and designers of the country are invited by CHC.

The show is about storytelling that a little boy from a very poor family whose mother was unable to provide for him and decided to send her son to a temple to be a monk and learn kungfu. The diligent student monk was initiated into the temple, learning Buddhism and Kungfu. The theme of the story is full of trials and tribulation of being a monk and the worldly temptations through his monkhood. He had a hard time getting used to the strict discipline of the temple and could not restrain his natural desire to chase a young beauty, so he suffered great regret and losing his way to self-cultivation. He punished himself severely and finally came back full circle to be the temple, attaining enlightenment. He became interested in the unbelievable power of Kung Fu, in which he must face many obstacles both from this world and his own mind to overcome his fears.

The fusion of modern dance with Chinese traditional martial arts makes this performance unique and spectacular, presenting stunning Kung Fu skills, exquisite ballet, splendid acrobatics and wonderful music, along with brilliant stage scenery, acoustic and light effect. With no speaking of the actors, there is an electronic screen displaying the show's subtitles in English above the stage to keep you informed of the storyline. After the show, the audience can also take photos with the main actors.

The show made its first appearance on the Beijing stage in July 15th, 2004. Ever since it has received numerous awards and become a world-class spectacle known around the world. If you are an enthusiast of Chinese Kung Fu, who would like to explore the real Chinese martial arts and culture, you definitely should not miss this excellent show of the prestigious Chinese Kung Fu.

China has one of the longest histories of continuously recorded martial arts tradition in the world. The Chinese Kung Fu is popular terms with Chinese martial arts, tracing its origins back some 4000 years ago to self-defense needs, hunting activities and military training in ancient China. In the long course of development, the Kung fu's purpose from self-defense to health maintenance and finally as method of self-cultivation. Kung Fu requires of the practitioner a strict code of physical and mental discipline. A common saying concerning basic training in Chinese martial arts is as follows: Train both Internal and External. External training includes the hands, the eyes, the body and stances. Internal training includes the heart, the spirit, the mind, breathing and strength. In addition, philosophy, ethics and even medical practice are highly regarded by most Chinese martial arts, which provides insight into Chinese attitudes and culture.

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Peking Roast Duck

$55 For 1 people

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Peking Roast Duck

Peking duck, also known as Peking Roasted Duck or Beijing Kaoya, is a dish of great antiquity from Beijing that can trace back to the imperial era. Nowadays, Peking Duck had become one of the specialties of the capital and a national symbol of China, favored by tourists and diplomats alike. For instance, Henry Kissinger, the former Secretary of State of the United States, came to savor this cate, during his two visits to China in 1971 and in 1976. It has also been a favorite delicacy for various political leaders ranging from Cuban Fidel Castro to former German chancellor Helmut Kohl.

The delicacy is characterized by its crisp skin shining date-red in color and tender texture, with authentic versions serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. The hot Peking Roast Duck will be brought to the dining table by the chef where he will slice it into more than 100 thin flakes, each having its piece of crispy skin. The meat is often eaten with spring onion, cucumber and sweet bean sauce with pancake rolled around the fillings. Sometimes pickled radish is also inside, and other sauces can be used. The remaining duck with meat and bones can be cooked in three ways. The traditional way is to be cooked into a broth. The meat together with bones can also be stir-fried with sweet bean sauce, or rapidly sautéed and served with salt and Sichuan pepper.

Besides the traditional one, many restaurants offer an All Duck Banquet - various dishes cooked with the offal and juices of the duck, surrounding the main dish. It will be sure to give you satisfaction and enjoyment when dining.

Duck has been roasted in China since the Southern and Northern Dynasties(386-589). Up until the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), ducks were roasted in the area around Jinling (ancient name for Nanjing). A variation of roast duck was prepared for the Emperor of China in the Yuan dynasty(1271-1368). The Peking Roast Duck that came to be associated with the term was fully developed during the later Ming dynasty when the rulers moved their capital city to Beijing from Jinling and by then, Peking Duck was one of the main dishes on imperial court menus and was highly regarded by emperors and other members of the ruling classes. By the Qianlong Period (1736–1796) of the Qing dynasty, the popularity of Peking Duck spread to the upper classes. The first restaurant specializing in Peking Duck, Bianyifang, was established in the Xianyukou, close to Qianmen of Beijing in 1416.

Preparation

Raising the duck

Newborn ducks are raised specially in a free range environment for the first 45 days of their lives, and force fed 4 times a day for the next 15–20 days, resulting in ducks that weigh 5–7 kg. The force-feeding of the ducks led to an alternate name for the animal, Peking Stuffed Duck.

Seasoning the duck

A suitable fattened White Beijing Ducks are slaughtered, plucked, eviscerated and rinsed thoroughly with water. Air is pumped under the skin through the neck cavity to separate the skin from the fat. The duck is then plunged in boiling water for 1 to 5 minutes, then hung to dry. This will tighten the skin and help the duck to achieve its traditional crispy texture. The duck is then glazed with a layer of potentially spiced and flavored maltose syrup. A marinade of traditional flavorings, including soy sauce and five-spice powder, and more maltose, is then applied inside the body cavity. This will flavor the duck during the next step. The duck is then left to dry for between 24 hours and several days in a cool, dry place, which allows the skin to crisp while roasting.

Roasting the duck

Hitherto, there are two traditional schools of cuisine for the duck cooking, namely closed oven and hung oven.

Closed-oven style

Peking duck is originally roasted in a conventional closed oven, allowing the meat to be slowly cooked through the convection of heat within the oven. Controlling the fuel and the temperature is the main skill. In closed-oven style, duck meat is combined well with the fat under the skin, and therefore is juicy and tender.

Hung-oven style

The hung oven, also known as open oven, was developed in the imperial kitchens during the Qing Dynasty. It is designed to roast up to 20 ducks at the same time with an open fire fueled by fruit hardwood from peach or pear trees. The ducks are hung on hooks above the fire and roasted at a temperature of 270 °C (525 °F) for 30–40 minutes. While the ducks are roasting, the chef may use a pole to dangle each duck closer to the fire for 30-second intervals. By the means of hung oven, the fat is usually melted during the cooking process, so the skin is more crispy.

The initial technique has been perpetuated by very few restaurants among which the household name Bianyi Fang is the representative. The second method is relatively well-known and used with great success by the notable Quan Ju De Restaurant, first established in 1864, which won the China Renowned Trademark as well.

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Hot Pot

$45 For 1 people

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Hot Pot

　　Hot pot, and the less common Chinese fondue, refer to several East Asian varieties of stew, is ke consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table. While the hot pot .is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table. Typical hot pot dishes include thinly sliced meat, leafy vegetables, mushrooms, wontons, egg dumplings, and seafood. The cooked food is usually eaten with a dipping sauce. In many areas, hot pot meals are often eaten inn the winter.

The Chinese hot pot boasts a history of more than 1,000 years.While often called "Mongolian hot pot", it is unclear if the dish actuall originated in Mongolia. Mongol warriors had been known to cook with their helmets, which they used to boil food, but due to the complexity and specialization of the utensils and the method of eating, hot pot cooking is much better suited to a sedentary culture. A nomadic household will avoid such highly specialized tools to save volume and weight during migration. Both the preparation method and the required equipment are unknown in the cuisine of Mongolia of today.
　　Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-906). In time, regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. By Qing Dynasty, hot pot had become popular throughout most of China. Today in many modern homes, particularly in big cities, the traditional coal-heated hot pot has been replaced by electric,gas or electromagnetic cooker versions.
　　Because hot pot styles change so much from region to region, many different ingredients are used.

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benniejay

2019-07-31

Yes everything was spectacular and fascinating very professional and prompt services. There were beautiful places to explore and to see in the 4 hours that we had. The comfort and beauty of the China was incredible, The history, culture and way of life of the local people we bumped into during the layover was beyond our expectations. Hiking on the Great wall after driving through a small remote countryside was very relaxing and rejuvenating. It was the best trip ever to experience on a few hours.

We had not previously used a travel agency for touring. The crew including the driver and tour guide were really funny, friendly and knowledgeable. Despite having limited time we still had free time allowing for shopping and grabbing a meal and drinks. Highly recommend this layover in Beijing.

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mirceao455

Bucharest, Romania

2019-06-28

Great, compact, amazing tour. Our guide Jenny did the best to show us the most important attractions in Beijing in just a 2 day tour. I recommand her tours, she is great with groups, friendly and well prepared.

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2funworldtravers

2019-05-25

Mike and Karen, Tucson, Arizona

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pedro148595

2019-05-22

Highly recommend for everyone coming to Beijing

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Mdezarraga2

2019-05-22

We had an amazing trip with Jenny! She is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions in fantastic English. She also is very organized so we were on time to each stop of our tour!

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Durban, South Africa

2019-05-09

Booking from South Africa on ChinaTour.net was so quick and easy, however I had to mail customer service as I had not received my confirmation within the 48 hours that the original mail had stated. Once done I received confirmation for all my train and internal flights within 20 minutes of sending the mail. I would highly recommend this website for booking trips through China and i will use it again in future.

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NYCfoodiegirl

New York, NY

2019-04-29

Well worth it! Jenny was really nice and incredibly helpful with the immigration process after airport personnel originally escorted to the wrong area and didn’t want to allow leaving the airport. She takes great photos! Beautiful views and fun to take the toboggan down. Wasn’t too crowded on this day - and definitely worth doing with a 7 hour layover. Nice car and driver too.

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NancyVaB

2019-04-13

Great app to buy train tickets. If you don't know the language you just show the e-ticket that the app gave you and the seller will give the tickets to you without the need to talk.

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aklein729

2019-02-20

Had a great layover tour! 100% worth it. Was easily picked up and transported to the Great Wall and back to the airport. Jenny’s English is perfect so communication flowed nicely. She even helped me take photos on the Great Wall!

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Sreesagubadi

valsayn, Trinidad and Tobago

2019-02-08

I used China tour company to visit Hangzhou on on feb 7th. It’s a private tour. The experience is very pleasant and enjoyable. Tour guide Mr. Mark Zhou was very good. He speaks good English and very patient. He knows his stuff. I visited West Lake , Buddhist temple and the Pagoda. The tour was very enjoying and place (Hangzhou) is a must to see if you wish to enjoy the nature and Chinese culture and tradition. I recommend it to every one visiting China.

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7. Child definition: Child taller than 1.1 meters will be charged full price, child smaller than 1.1 meters will be charged half price.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 20 and 15 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

If you cancel within 15 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Hotel, Air tickets, Train tickets, Insurance and Card fees are not refundable.

Questions & Answers

Tour Code: A0410

Duration: 9days

Departure date: Everyday

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